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[Governor Newsom Press Office @GovPressOffice]

RT if you miss having a President with empathy

[Governor Newsom Press Office @GovPressOffice]

RT if you miss having a President with a functioning brain.

[Story Web @Ezekle1]

"This is my great grandpa Casey! He turned 101 years old this year🎉. He still drives, tills and plants his garden, bakes cakes, and makes homemade ice cream allll of the time! He called me over today because he wanted to put his picture on "that facebook" 😉😂💜. So I'm asking a favor from all of my friends out there to share his picture and show him just how far he can go on "that facebook"!

Credit: Sara Atwood

[Gavin Newsom @GavinNewsom]

This aged well.

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

🚨Pete Buttigieg just gave the most powerful warning yet about how we confront political violence in America:

“Yes, we have to reject those who commit political violence. Yes, we have to reject those who celebrate or promote political violence.

But also, in order to deprive political violence of its power, we have to reject anyone who would try to exploit political violence.

…An overwhelming majority of Americans left, right, and center believe that the government should not be cracking down on its political opponents because they are political opponents.

Not in the United States of America. Not ever.”

[Bill Madden @maddenifico]

Whatever the opposite of enlightenment is, this is the era we are living in today. 😂🤣👇

[World Central Kitchen @WCKitchen]

We're so proud to congratulate WCK founder @chefjoseandres on being named one of @TIME’s 100 Most Influential Philanthropists.
The honor reflects not only José’s unwavering belief in the power of food to bring people together, but also the global community that fuels WCK’s mission. Every meal we serve is made possible by the dedication of our teams and the strength of the communities we work alongside each day. Together, we’re showing what’s possible when we lead with compassion. Read more: https://t.co/v8Bb0bMZ99
#ChefsForTheWorld

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

BREAKING: Adam Schiff just read Trump's EPA director a full list of his agency's failures to his face and left him completely speechless. This is absolutely incredible.

[NOH8 Campaign @NOH8Campaign]

BREAKING: #Hawaii passes ballot measure protecting same-sex marriage #NOH8

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

Describe Aileen Cannon in ONE word.

[Cyndy D @CyndyLoopers]

💕💗💓💗💕

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

“Well, today didn't go as we hoped but it's in the hardest of times we learn the best lessons and feel the most gratitude.

Buffy was scheduled to have her teeth cleaned and removed today but Dr. Mac had a gut feeling she needed to look at some lab work before putting her under anesthesia.

She was right:

Buffy showed signs of advanced kidney failure so anesthesia was not an option and as a family we decided that the kindest and most loving thing to do would be to let her go before she lost her will to live and stopped eating and drinking.

I wouldn't have dreamed of leaving Robbie out of this decision or not allowing him to be part of the entire process so I immediately went and picked him up from school. On the way there he told me he wanted to be the one to hold her when she went to heaven. And of course, I gave him that honor.

On the way home I told him how proud I was of him for understanding the importance of caring for old animals and helping to make sure they never ever suffer.

This is what he said...👇

(And for those of you who don't know, Robbie was adopted from the foster care system after years of severe abuse and neglect.)

"I know how it feels not to be loved or cared for and I don't want any animal of mine to ever feel that way. It's only sad for us when they go to heaven. It's a happy day for them. Thank you for being proud of me. Are you ok, Mom?"

From the mouths of babes.

(As our story is being shared more and more I feel like I need to add a little more context and also give you a deeper glimpse into the heart of my son. We adopt senior dogs. Robbie LOVES adopting senior dogs. He is sadly aware the longer a child remains in foster care the less likely they are to be adopted. He told me once "if all you guys had wanted was a baby, you would have never gotten me."

He relates to our "old people" (that's what we call our senior dogs) in much the same way.

He has also reminded me on several occasions that it doesn't matter how long you have something for how much you love it. I asked him what he meant and he said “well you've only known me for two years but you love me like it's been forever.” Yes, my son is the coolest.)”

Credit: Maria Henry Gay

[Native Santa Cruz @NativeSantaCruz]

Love this!

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

SHE IS A KEEPER!

It happened at a New York Airport. This is hilarious. I wish I had the guts of this girl. An award should go to the gate agent in New York for being smart and funny, while making her point, when confronted with a passenger who probably
deserved to fly as cargo. For all of you out there who have had to deal with an irate customer, this one is for you.

A crowded flight was canceled. A single agent was re-booking a long line of inconvenienced travelers.

Suddenly, an angry passenger pushed his way to the desk. He slapped his ticket on the counter and said, "I HAVE to be on this flight and it has to be FIRST CLASS."

The agent replied, "I'm sorry, sir. I'll be happy to try to help you, but I've got to help these folks first; and then I'm sure we'll be able to work something out."

The passenger was unimpressed. He asked loudly, so that
the passengers behind him could hear, "DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHO I AM?"

Without hesitating, the agent smiled and grabbed her public address microphone. "May I have your attention, please?", she began, her voice heard clearly throughout the terminal. "We have a passenger here at Gate 14 WHO DOES NOT KNOW WHO HE IS. If anyone can help him with his identity, please come to Gate 14".

With the folks behind him in line laughing hysterically,
the man glared at the United Airlines agent, gritted his teeth, and said, "F*** You!"

Without flinching, she smiled and said, "I'm sorry sir,
you'll have to get in line for that, too."

Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain.

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

“After work I went to the store to pick up a few things. While checking out, the cashier, looked at my name tag and said, "So what do you do there?" I replied, "I'm a nurse." She continued, "I'm surprised they let you work there like that.

What do your patients think about your hair?"

She then proceeded to ask the elderly lady that was in line behind me, "What do you think about her hair?" The kind older lady said, "Nothing against you honey, it's just not for me."

Then the cashier continued to comment that they didn't allow that sort of thing even when she worked fast food and that she was shocked that a nursing facility would allow that. Well, here's my thoughts:

I can't recall a time that my hair color has prevented me from providing life saving treatment to one of my patients. My tattoos have never kept them from holding my hand and as they lay frightened and crying because Alzheimer's has stolen their mind. My multiple ear piercings have never interfered with me hearing them reminisce about their better days or listening to them as they express their last wishes.
My tongue piercing has never kept me from speaking words of encouragement to a newly diagnosed patient or from comforting a family that is grieving.

So, please explain to me how my appearance, while being paired with my cheerful disposition, servant's heart, and smiling face, has made me unfit to provide nursing care and unable to do my job!”

Credit: Mary Walls-Penney

[Adam Parkhomenko @AdamParkhomenko]

Can we get 1,000 retweets on this: The Fulton County DA is Fani Willis. Her campaign twitter account only has 13K followers. She is exactly the kind of candidate we must not only elect but re-elect. Can you retweet and follow @FaniWillisForDA

[Dan Rather @DanRather]

Hate kills. Over and over again. All who traffic in it, stoke it, normalize it, use it as a basis for political power, and make money off of it should be denounced, discredited, defunded, and voted out of office. Corporate sponsors bear a special responsibility.

[The Lincoln Project @ProjectLincoln]

Retweet if you agree.

[Dan Rather @DanRather]

It’s the heart of summer. Picnics, ball games, road trips, movie nights. Meanwhile the president rages outrageously, dangerously, incoherently on Twitter. Sanity demands ignoring him, accountability demands paying close attention. Peace of mind must be in finding a balance.

[Cyndy D @CyndyLoopers]

@Nativeesoul Santa Cruz CA